Summary: IRCC Report on Plans and Priorities for 2016-2017

Everything you wanted to know about the Report, but didn't have time to read yourself.

Have you ever wondered what drives the policy decisions made by the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)? Or maybe you just want a better idea as to the direction the Department is planning on heading in the coming year? Well look no further than the 2016/2017 Annual Report on Plans and Priorities for […]

Looking for insight on Express Entry from an Immigration Lawyer?

Join me as I answer some awesome Express Entry questions from our listeners.

What does the future hold for Post Grad Work Permit holders looking to apply through Express Entry? Do I need to include all of my work history when completing my Express Entry profile? Is it really worth it to have my spouse complete their English Language testing for Express Entry? These are just some of the […]

The New Liberal Government’s Canadian Immigration Reforms

How proposed changes impact foreign workers and future immigrants!

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode I will be discussing how the New Liberal Government’s Canadian Immigration Reforms impact the lives of temporary foreign workers and future immigrants in Canada.  

Express Entry – Essential Tips to Getting Out of the Pool Safely

Express Entry is now live .

Express Entry is now live . My first experience accessing the representatives portal was actually very positive. I must admit that I was a little nervous with what to expect given CICs past track record rolling out electronic filing systems. In the past, it seemed as if CIC pushed for the release of the electronic filing […]

Episode 4: Express Entry – Crucial Facts for Canadian Employers and Prospective Immigrants

CIC’s Express Entry Program coming January 1, 2015

CIC’s Express Entry Program coming January 1, 2015 Crucial Facts for Canadian Employers and Prospective Immigrants [Tweet “Crucial Facts for Canadian Employers and Prospective Immigrants”] Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer   Fact Sheet: Produced by the CBA’s National Immigration Section The Express Entry program is not simply a case management system. It imposes a new […]

Episode 3: Express Entry – Top 5 Things To Prepare Now to Increase Your Chance of Early Selection

Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer [UPDATED: April 1, 2017] Express Entry has now been in existence for a little over two years. We have learned a lot of very harsh lessons from how Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has been processing applications. The most important overriding lesson is that IRCC will show no mercy to anyone […]